(Mnemba
Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island just
4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) off the north-eastern tip
of Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Mnemba Island
Lodge located off the Zanzibar island mainland, a one
hour drive from Stone Town and a 20 minute boat ride
across the channel. Mnemba is a private island surrounded
by a coral reef with white sand beaches.

Mnemba
Island Lodge; Mnemba Island Lodge is located
just off the North East Coast of Zanzibar (but visible
from it) and is a tiny dream island with the impressive
accolade of being one of the most romantic and exclusive
coral atoll islands in the world.

Mnemba
Island has only one lodge, and the only people on the
Mnemba are lodge staff and guests, guaranteeing a privacy
and exclusivity unsurpassed on the coast of Africa.

Mnemba
Island Lodge is relatively easy to reach. A chauffeured
transfer will take you from Zanzibar International Airport
or Stone Town in a north easterly direction through
the lush and fascinating island of Zanzibar. This hour
and a half journey is on good paved roads for the first
hour, but the last 5 km's are on a very poor road.

The
journey is well worth it once you reach the launch point
for the twenty minute boat ride to Mnemba Island. As
there are no jetties, the boat departure and landing
takes place directly to and from the beach and could
involve a little wading.

*
Diving instructions for guests under the age of 12 years
and adults requiring individual supervision (Guests
without a PADI Certificate) and deep seas fishing

Mnemba
Island Lodge–
The Facts* A paradise island!

* 10 beach front rooms

* Tanzania’s finest beach
* All inclusive hotel including 2 dives a day

Mnemba
Island Lodge has the best beach on Zanzibar; sandy shores
are surrounded by a rich, colorful reef brimming with
fish, both small and pretty and large and impressive
- such as dolphin, barracuda, tuna and shark-like swimmers.

At
the island centre is a cool pine forest, and the eastern
coastal aspect feels quite wild and unkempt despite
its diminutive size. The lodge is stylishly run by Conservation
Corporation Africa as a private and exclusive retreat
for serious island hoppers who seek to find a very special
kind of island idyll, and aims to provide an ultimate
experience of barefoot luxury in an entirely comfortable
desert island style.

Mnemba
Island Lodge accommodation is in just 10 roomy thatched
beach bandas with bathrooms set back along a soft corridor
of woven coconut palm, each set back from the beach
in a private clearing in the forest.

All
bedrooms, verandas and central living areas are atmospherically
designed with light cotton nets, soft African prints
and cushions, and - once the astronomical rates have
been afforded - all fresh tropical cocktails, diving
expeditions, water sports and fishing trips are included.

Mnemba
Island Lodge runs a professional dive school and traditional
wooden dhows from which to explore the warm clear waters
and coral reefs, and guests return to their island hideaway
to enjoy sumptuous feasts of fresh fruit, vegetables,
seafood and meats all fabulously prepared and presented.
Visitors to this most exclusive of Indian Ocean island
hideaways could find themselves sharing cocktails with
Mnemba-fan Bill Gates.

Green and Hawksbill
turtles share the waters with Manta rays, Bottlenose,
Spinner and Striped dolphin and Humpback whales in season.
The gigantic, harmless Whale Shark,
the world's largest fish, is a frequent visitor. Game
fish include barracuda and marlin, which are tagged
prior to release.

Mnemba Island Bird life

Mnemba
Island Crab Plovers are the most
sought-after by serious birders, and the greatest number
of Pale arctic waders occurs between late August and
early May. Visiting raptors include the Palmnot vulture
and the gymnogene.

Mnemba Island wildlife

Rare Zanzibar suni antelope
inhabit the forest and White forest vagrant butterflies
are abundant. There are no snakes, mosquitoes, scorpions
or rats on the island. Ghost crabs scurry up and down
the beach and huge coconut crabs are occasional visitors.

A Day At Mnemba Island Lodge

Days
at Mnemba Island Lodge can be as active or as leisurely
as guests want them to. This private island paradise,
with its white beaches and balmy Indian Ocean waters
invites you to lose all track of time.

Activities
and meals can always be tailor-made to any guest's wishes
and there are many ways to spend each ideal, sun-washed
day. The following is just one suggestion for a perfect
day at Mnemba.

Breakfast

At a pre-arranged time,
a friendly knock will sound on your door and morning
tea and coffee will be delivered. As soon as you are
ready, this will be followed by a delicious breakfast
delivered directly to your banda. Feast on a selection
of fruits and cheeses, as well as toast, jam and a selection
of hot dishes cooked to order.

Morning

Spend
a leisurely morning on the beach, snorkeling along the
nearby coral reefs or exploring the island's shoreline
in a sea kayak.

Lunch

The
guest areas provide a cool, shaded sanctuary for a light,
refreshing lunch.

Afternoon
Dive

After
a brief siesta to the sound of the waves, it's time
to meet the diving instructors and venture into the
balmy ocean waters. A short boat ride takes you out
to the reefs, where you can explore the colorful marine
life.

Dinner

Back
from your dive; wash off the salt in the glass beaded
shower. There's time to relax before a succulent seafood
dinner; served right on the beach, with your toes in
the sand.

Stroll
along the ocean's edge before you drift off to sleep
with the haunting sound of the waves playing in your
head.

Mnemba
Island LodgeDinner

Mnemba
Island Lodge
Evening Beach Stroll

Mnemba Island Lodge
Included Activities

The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are perfect for
swimming and snorkeling. Beautiful swimming beaches
are readily accessible and guests can cavort in the
waves regardless of high or low tide.

*
An astounding array of reef fish and other underwater
marvels occur on the reefs surrounding the island, and
a number of magnificent dive sites are easily reached
from Mnemba.

Our
resident dive instructors are on hand to guide guests
to the best sites and two dives per day are included
provided that guests have valid dive certification.
A wide choice of diving courses is offered at an extra
charge.

* For those wanting to take it easy, snorkeling around
the island offers our guests a memorable experience,
with boats and snorkeling guides available to take guests
to more remote reefs. Both snorkeling and scuba diving
equipment are provided at no extra cost.

More
than 430 species of reef fish have been recorded on
the house reef, a mere two minute swim from the beach.
Bottlenose dolphins frequent these waters year round
and guests have the opportunity to interact with these
magnificent creatures either from the boat or in the
water.

* The ocean depths around Mnemba are a fisherman’s
paradise, with game fish species such as barracuda,
tuna, mackerel, kingfish, sailfish and marlin frequently
encountered. Fly-fishing enthusiasts can fish directly
off the island’s beaches, while deep sea fishing
can be arranged at an extra cost. Mnemba follows a policy
of catch and release.

* From those wanting a little more exercise, kayaking
and windsurfing off Mnemba’s white coral beaches
are both available for guests.

* Spice Island tours on Zanzibar can be organized from
the Island, and massage treatments are available at
an additional cost.

Mnemba
Island Lodge Activities On Offer

Discover
Scuba Diving(Price
Per Person :220
US Dollars)

For
guests who would like to try diving before committing
to the full PADI course, or if they have limited time
on the Island. Duration is 1 hour theory + first dive
experience on the reef.

Additional
supervised dives: Price
Per Person : 80 US Dollars

PADI
Open Water Diver Course

This
certificate never expires and is recognized throughout
the world! Duration: 3 – 5 days; Restrictions:
Minimum age 10 years oldPrice
Per Person :700
US Dollars

PADI
Scuba Diver

This
course offers two boat dives and is a lifetime certification.
Duration: 2 days Restrictions: All future dives must
be escorted by a PADI instructor, max. depth is 12m
and min age is 10 years old.

This
course does not offer a full certification as an independent
diver – upgrading to full Open Water

Diver
is possible at an additional cost. Price
Per Person :500
US
Dollars

Advanced Open
Water Course

An
experienced course for the certified diver that allows
them to sample some of the specialty options, sharpen
their skills and brings you up one certification level
higher.

Restrictions: Must hold a recognized entry level certification
with a minimum of 4 open water training dives.Price
Per Person :500
US Dollars

Upgrade
from PADI Scuba Diver Course

This
course offers 2 shallow water sessions as well as 2
open water dives. This is an upgrade to Open Water 1
PADI course. Duration: 2 days Price
Per Person :475
US Dollars

Specialty
Dives

Under
instruction, this is a choice of underwater naturalist,
depth, night, navigation, drift, peak performance buoyancy
– just some of the choices! Price
Per Person :145
US Dollars

Scuba
Review

Necessary
for fully certified divers who have not participated
in diving for two years or more. Duration: 1 hour lesson
+ fun dive Price
Per Person :145US
Dollars

Discover
snorkeling

This
is a guided snorkeling course given by the Mnemba Dive
Instructors / Masters. It covers safety procedures,
an overview on equipment, currents and suggested snorkeling
spots.Price
Per Person :60
US Dollars

Bubble
Maker Course

This
allows children over the age of 8 years, to enjoy the
“dive experience”. Price
Per Person :220
US Dollars

Deep Sea Fishing
trip

It’s
a battle of wills as guests test their strength against
barracuda, mackerel, king fish and marlin on a full
day, deep sea fishing adventure. Rate charged per boat.Half day 900 US
Dollars
Full Day 1,300 US Dollars

Open
Water Referral

Guests
can complete their Open Water Certification with this
fantastic course.
Price
Per Person :450
US
Dollars

Rescue Diver

“Challenging
and rewarding” best describe the PADI Rescue Diver
course. This course expands on what divers have already
learnt about dealing with difficult situations and offers
insight into how they may
manage them if they occur.Price
Per Person :600
US
Dollars

Emergency
First Response

Guests
can take a step towards emergency preparedness and meet
the PADI
Rescue Diver prerequisites with course.Price
Per Person :220
US
Dollars

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